Archaeologists have finally uncovered the full extent of the Temple of Poseidon at Samikon in the Western Peloponnese, Greece. The temple complex is significantly larger than expected, measuring approximately 28 meters long (91.8 ft) and nearly 9.5 meters (31.1 ft) wide, adding new depth to a find first made two years ago. Two large interior rooms dating back to the 6th century BC, along with a bronze plaque that likely adorned the temple walls, are the two more significant discoveries from this round of excavations. The recent excavations were part of a five-year project led by the Austrian Archaeological Institute and supported by the Department of Antiquities of Elis. This is a site which researchers have searched for over a century, following hints provided by ancient Greek geographers like Strabo, reports a press release by the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OAW). In 2021, the first breakthrough had been made, when Austrian and Greek researchers, together with geophysicists and geoarchaeologists, uncovered the foundation walls. Two Exceptional Greek Temples Uncovered in 2,600-Year-Old City of Poseidonia Paestum Discovery of Kouros Statues Puts Euromos Temple of Zeus Lepsynos on the Map Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeRead Later